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The is used before some words like fi rst, only, etc. which tell us about number or
posi� on.

the fi rst the last
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the forty-fi � h the only sister
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The is used before the names of the things which are one of a kind.

the sun the moon
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the wind the earth
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Exceptions

The is not used before proper nouns.

I live in Delhi.
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Virat Kohli is my favourite sportsperson.
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The is not used before uncountable nouns when used in a general sense.
My ring is made of gold.
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I take sugar in my tea.
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The is not used with lakes.

Sukhna Lake is in Chandigarh.


Practice Time

A. Fill in the blanks with the ar� cles a or an.
1. I need _____________ blue pen to write.

2. Aamir Khan is _____________ good actor.

3. Take _____________ umbrella. It is raining outside.
4. That was _____________ very interes� ng story.
5. She is _____________ honest woman.

6. Have you ever seen _____________ igloo?

7. I am coming home in _____________ hour.
8. I want to eat _____________ banana.
Articles B. Fill in the blanks with a or an. 2. _________ fl ightless bird

1. _________ easy ques� on

3. _________ one-eyed man
6. _________ eight-legged spider
5. _________ European boy 4. _________ honest man
7. _________ useful machine 8. _________ outdoor game
9. _________ indoor game 10. _________ unpleasant climate
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